Quasar SP3234, SP3234U User manual
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Color Television
Operating Instructions
SP3234USP3234
TQB2AA0374 10116
PRINTED IN MEXICO
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com
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Table of Contents
Congratulations................................................... 3
Customer Record .............................................. 3
Care and Cleaning............................................. 3
Specifications .................................................... 3
Installation ........................................................... 4
Television Location............................................ 4
Optional Cable Connections.............................. 4
AC Power Supply Cord......................................4
Cable / Antenna................................................. 4
Cable Connection.............................................. 4
Antenna Connection..........................................5
Optional Equipment Connections......................5
To Audio Amplifier ............................................. 5
Main Menu............................................................ 6
ACTION Button.................................................. 6
CH / VOL Buttons.............................................. 6
Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation...................... 7
PIP Operation with a VCR and Cable Box ........7
PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box........ 8
Main Menu Feature Chart ................................... 9
Special Features................................................ 11
Languages.......................................................11
Timer ............................................................... 11
Sleep Timer.....................................................11
Program Timer................................................. 11
CH CAP (Channel Caption).............................12
LOCK............................................................... 13
Game Guard Lock and Unlock........................13
Troubleshooting Chart...................................... 14
Safety Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended to tell the
user that important operating
and servicing instructions are in
the papers with the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrow
head within a triangle is
intended to tell the user that
parts inside the product are a
risk of electric shock to persons.
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
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C
ONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
Your new TV features a solid state chassis that is designed to give you many
years of enjoyment. It was thoroughly tested and tuned at the factory for
best performance.
Customer Record
The model and serial number of this product are located on the back of the
TV. You should note the model and serial number in the space provided and
retain as a permanent record of your purchase. This will aid in identification
in the event of theft or loss. Product registration is available for U.S.
customers at:
www.prodreg.com/panasonic
Model
Number
Serial
Number
Care and Cleaning
Screen (Turn TV Off)
• Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner with a soft clean
cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
• Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
Note: Do not spray any type of cleaning fluid directly on the screen.
Cabinet and Remote Control
• Use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent
solution. Do not use benzene, thinner, or other petroleum
based cleaners.
• Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Remote Control
The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package
provided with this TV.
Power Source
SP3234/U (2.0A)
120V AC, 60Hz
Channel Capability - 181 VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-125
Video Input Jacks
1V
p-p
, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
Audio Input Jacks 500mV RMS 47K Ohm
To Audio AMP Jack) 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm
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I
NSTALLLATION
Installlation
Television Location
This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment
center. Consult your dealer for available options.
Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.
Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation
may cause internal component failure.
Fluorescent lighting may reduce Remote Control transmitting range.
Avoid magnetic equipment, including motors, fans, or external speakers.
CAUTION: Use this television receiver only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over. In order to avoid
injury to children, never place your television receiver on a
piece of furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child
leaning on it, pulling on it, standing on it, or climbing on it.
Optional Cable Connection
Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For
best results:
Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.
Use appropriate input and output connectors that match your
component connectors.
Avoid long cables to minimize interference.
AC Power Supply Cord
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF
AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. DO NOT USE A
PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON, ROLLED OVER,
CRIMPED, BENT OR PINCHED, PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS,
CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT
FROM THE APPARATUS.
Cable / Antenna
For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is required.
Cable Connection
• Connect the cable supplied by your
local cable company.
Note: A cable converter box may be required for
proper reception. Check with your local
cable company for compatibility
requirements.
Polarized plug
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TV
Incoming Cable from
Cable Company
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NSTALLLATION
Antenna Connection
• For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external
antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna
is recommended.
• Antenna Mode must be set to TV.
Note: Cable Mode is preset at the factory.
Antenna users must change to TV Mode in
the SETUP Menu.
Optional Equipment Connections
VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can
also be connected to the video input connection. (See your
equipment manual).
Note: If S-VIDEO and VIDEO input are used at the same time, two
images will appear on the TV screen.
Procedure
1. Connect equipment as shown to rear Audio/Video input jacks.
2. Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button.
3. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.
TO AUDIO AMPlifier
Connect to an external audio amplifier input for listening to a stereo system.
Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to
external speakers.
Audio Adjustments
1. Select TV SPEAKERS ON located in the AUDIO menu.
2. Set amplifier volume to minimum.
3. Adjust TV volume to desired level.
4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the TV.
5. Select TV Speakers OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu.
6. Volume and mute are now controlled from the TV.
Note: In OFF&FAO the volume is controlled by the external amplifier.
Incoming Cable from
Home Antenna
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
VCR
ANT INPUT
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
OUTPUT
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
ANT
L
R
TO AUDIO
AMP
VIDEOAUDIO
2
INPUT
1
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO OUT
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AIN
M
ENU
Main Menu
ACTION Button
Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu and submenus. Press
the ACTION button repeatedly to exit.
CH / VOL Buttons
Press the CH (channel) or VOL (volume) buttons to select an icon. Use the
CH buttons to highlight the desired features. Use VOL buttons to select and
adjust features.
EXIT
Main Menu
Remote Navigation Buttons
VOLVOL
CH
CH
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P
ICTURE
I
N
P
ICTURE
(PIP) O
PERATION
Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation
PIP Operation with a VCR and Cable Box
This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video
source (VCR, Camcorder, etc.) is required to provide a second picture.
Connect your television to a VCR and Cable Box, as shown.
Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied
codes to operate the VCR and Cable Box. See
Programming the Remote Control
in the Remote
Control Quick Reference Guide.
Procedure
Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIP frame.
Note: The PIP picture is the same as the main picture, initially.
To view a different picture in the PIP frame:
• Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select
the video PIP source.
• Verify the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the VCR tuned
to channel 3.
• Choose channels for the
PIP
frame by pressing the CABLE
button on the remote control and using the numeric
keypad
or CH up/down buttons.
• Choose channels for the
Main Picture
by pressing the TV
button on the remote control and using the numeric keypad
or CH up/down buttons.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
VCR
CABLE BOX
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
ANT INPUT
ANT OUTPUT
ANT INPUT
Cable Splitter
(Not Supplied)
Incoming
Cable
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
ANT
L
R
TO AUDIO
AMP
VIDEOAUDIO
2
INPUT
1
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO OUT
SWAP Button
The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main
Picture source. Press the RECALL button for on
screen PIP and Main Picture source status.
Turn the VCR OFF and tune TV to channel 3.
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P
ICTURE
I
N
P
ICTURE
(PIP) O
PERATION
PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box
This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video
source (VCR) is required to provide a second picture.
Connect your television to a VCR, as shown.
Note: The remote control must be programmed with the supplied codes
to operate the VCR. See Programming the Remote Control in the
Remote Control Quick Reference Guide.
Procedure
Turn the VCR OFF and tune the TV to channel 3.
Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIP frame
on screen.
Note: The PIP picture is the same as the Main picture, initially.
• Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select
the VIDEO PIP source.
• Press the VCR button on the remote control and turn ON the
VCR.
• Press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.
• Choose channels for
PIP
frame by pressing VCR
CHANNEL up/down buttons on the remote control.
• Choose channels for the
Main Picture
by pressing the TV
button on the remote control and using the numeric keypad
or CH up/down buttons.
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
VCR
Incoming
Cable
ANT INPUT
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
OUTPUT
ANT
L
R
TO AUDIO
AMP
VIDEOAUDIO
2
INPUT
1
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO OUT
SWAP Button
The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main
Picture source. Press the RECALL button for on
screen PIP and Main Picture source status.
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M
ENU
F
EATURE
C
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T
ABLA
DE
C
ARACTERISTICAS
/ M
AIN
M
ENU
Main Menu Feature Chart
M
ENU
D
ESCRIPTION
SETUP
SET TIME
When entered, TIME will display on screen after pressing
POWER button, RECALL button, or changing channels.
ANT
Choose CABLE or TV to match the signal at your
antenna input.
AUTO PROG
Automatically program channels with a signal
into memory.
MANUAL PROG Manually add or delete channels from memory.
CC MODE
Select C1 or C2 for Closed Captioning display. Select
OFF to display closed captioning when MUTE button is
pressed.
LANGUAGES Select English, Spanish, or French menu.
AUTO POWER ON
Select SET to power up the TV at the same time as the
Cable Box or other components or select OFF.
AUDIO
MODE
Select the audio mode:
STEREO - Two channel audio reception.
SAP - (Second Audio Program) Tune to the
alternate audio channel if available in your area
(bilingual or descriptive audio).
MONO - One channel audio. Use when stereo
signal is weak.
AI SOUND
Automatically maintain constant volume between
programs and commercials.
TV SPEAKERS
Select TV SPEAKERS:
ON - TV SPEAKERS operate normally.
OFF&VAO (Variable Audio Output) - TV Speakers
off — audio is adjustable by TV.
OFF&FAO (Fixed Audio Output) - TV SPEAKERS
off — audio is adjustable only by the amplifier.
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M
AIN
M
ENU
F
EATURE
C
HART
CH CAP
CHANNEL CAPTION
Provide labels for up to 30 stations using up to four
characters for each station.
TIMER
SLEEP TIMER
Program TV to automatically turn off in 30, 60, or
90 minutes. Select NO to turn timer off.
PROGRAM TIMER
Program TV to automatically turn on and off at selected
time on a selected channel, daily or only one day.
PICTURE
PICTURE NORM Reset all picture adjustments to factory default settings.
COLOR Adjust desired color intensity.
TINT Adjust natural flesh tones.
BRIGHTNESS Adjust dark areas for crisp detail.
PICTURE Adjust white areas of picture.
SHARPNESS Adjust clarity of outline detail.
LOCK
GAME GUARD
Program to prevent video games, cable box, and VCR
from being viewed.
Note: For more information about Block Programs,
see the V-CHIP Parental Lock manual
provided with the TV package.
Main Menu Feature Chart (Cont.)
M
ENU
D
ESCRIPTION
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S
PECIAL
F
EATURES
Special Features
Languages
In SETUP menu, select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, OR FRANÇAIS.
Timer
Sleep Timer
In TIMER menu, program to turn TV OFF in 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Select
NO to turn off timer.
Program Timer
In Timer menu, program TV to automatically turn on and off at selected time
on a selected channel, daily or one day.
Note: TIME must be entered in the SETUP menu to operate PROGRAM
TIMER.
SET-UP
SET TIME -- : -- PM
ANT CABLE
AUTO PROG NO
MANUAL PROG NO
MODE OFF
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
CC
TIMER CONTROL
SLEEP TIMER NO
PROGRAM TIMER
ON -- : --
OFF -- : --
CHANNEL 3
SET TIME FIRST
TIMER CONTROL
SLEEP TIMER NO
PROGRAM TIMER
ON -- : -- PM
OFF -- : -- AM
CHANNEL 3
SET TIME FIRST
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PECIAL
F
EATURES
CH CAP (Channel Caption)
Program channel captions (station labels) for 30 stations using up to
four characters.
Note: Delete channel captions by entering dashes (-) in all four
character slots.
Turn Off After 90 Minutes
The TV automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes
when turned on by the PROGRAM TIMER. If the
OFF time is programmed or if a key is pressed,
the automatic OFF after 90 minutes will
be cancelled.
PROGRAM TIMER Activation
The PROGRAM TIMER is active when the TV is
OFF or
ON. The TV will switch to the selected
channel at the selected time set by the
PROGRAM TIMER.
CHANNEL CAPTION
ENTER CHANNEL NUMBER
123
ENTER CAPTION
- - - -
TO MOVE TO SELECT
CURSOR CHANNEL
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S
PECIAL
F
EATURES
LOCK
Game Guard Lock and Unlock
Select GAME GUARD to prevent video games and VCR from being viewed.
Lock Channel 3, Channel 4, and video inputs for 12, 24, or 48 hours by
entering a four digit secret code, then selecting GAME GUARD ON.
Note: Understand how to unlock GAME GUARD before using it. Use a
code that is easy to remember or record it in a safe place.
Note: If GAME GUARD is selected, and if a blocked channel or video
input is selected, the message GAME GUARD ON displays in the
upper right corner of the TV screen.
Unlock GAME GUARD by reentering the same four-digit secret code, then
selecting GAME GUARD OFF.
GAME GUARD Unlock
If you do not remember your code, LOCK will
unlock in 12, 24, or 48 hours depending on current
setup. Be cautious when selecting ALWAYS. If
ALWAYS is selected, and you forget your secret
code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified
technician in order to clear the LOCK setup.
LOCK
GAME GUARD OFF
US MOVIES
STATUS OFF
CHANGE SETTINGS
HOW LONG? 12 HRS
ENTER CODE FIRST _ _ _ _
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T
ROUBLESHOOTING
C
HART
Troubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.
A
UDIO
V
IDEO
Solutions
Noisy Audio
Snowy Video
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Noisy Audio
Multiple Image
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Check Antenna Lead-in Wire
Noisy Audio
Interference
Move TV from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles,
and Medical Equipment
No Audio
Normal Video
Increase Volume
Change Channel
Noisy Audio
No Video
Set TV or Cable Mode Properly
Check Antenna Cables
No Audio
No Video / No PIP
Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet
Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls
Change Channel
Check Cable Connections
Program the Remote Control Again
Check Second Video Source Operation
Normal Audio No Color
Adjust Color Settings
Change Channel
Wrong Audio
Normal Video
Check Audio Is Set To Stereo Or Mono, Not SAP
Normal Audio Normal Video
Replace Remote Control Batteries
Intermittent Remote Control Operation
?
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Note
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Read these instructions completely before operating TV.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 2001 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation
of America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
www.panasonic.com
(800) 222-4213
Panasonic de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Amores No. 1120
Col. del Valle C.P. 031000
México, D.F.
Tel. (915 ó 015) 488-1000
Fax (915 ó 015) 575-6763, 575-6765
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc.
(“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
Tel. (787) 750-4300
Fax (787) 768-2910
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F
UNCIONES
E
SPECIALES
Funciones Especiales
Idiomas
En el menú de Ajuste (SETUP), seleccione ENGLISH (INGLES), ESPAÑOL
o FRANCAIS (FRANCES).
Cronómetro
Apagado Automático (Cronómetro)
En el menú del Cronómetro (TIMER) programe para APAGAR la televisión
en 30 , 60 ó 90 minutos. Seleccione NO para apagar el cronómetro.
Programación del Cronómetro
En el menú del Cronómetro (TIMER) programe la televisión para que
automáticamente se encienda y apague en la hora seleccionada del canal
seleccionado, diario o en un día únicamente.
Nota: Se debe poner la hora (TIME) en el menú de Ajuste (SETUP[)
antes de que PROGRAMACION DEL CRONOMETRO
(PROGRAM TIMER) opere.
AJUSTE
AJUSTE HORA -- : -- PM
ANTENA CABLE
PROG AUTOMATICA NO
PROG MANUAL NO
MODO NO
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
CC
CONTROL DEL CRONOMETRO
AUTOAPAGADO NO
CRONOMETRO PROGRAMABLE
ENCENDER -- : --
APAGAR -- : --
CANAL 3
ACTIVAR HORA PRIMERO
CONTROL DEL CRONOMETRO
AUTOAPAGADO NO
CRONOMETRO PROGRAMABLE
ENCENDER -- : --
APAGAR -- : --
CANAL 3
ACTIVAR HORA PRIMERO
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